Powering Her Pathway Project Launch

Join the Hon Andrew Giles, Minister for Skills and Training, as we launch Powering Her Pathway – an ambitious new initiative driving change for women in clean energy trades.

Powering Her Pathway, led by Tradeswomen Australia and funded by the Federal Government’s Building Women’s Careers program, is a game-changer for women in trades.

In partnership with TAFE Gippsland, ENGIE AU, and RMIT University, we’re forging inclusive pathways, challenging industry norms, and powering a diverse clean energy future.

Join us as we launch a bold new initiative transforming the future for women in trades.

Event Program

• 11.30: Welcome by MC, including a Welcome to Country

• 11.33: Keynote Presentations

• 11.45-12.00: Panel Discussion including Q&A with audience

• 12-12.03: Closing

• 12.05-12.30: Networking and lunch

• 12.30: event concludes

Speakers

• MC: Justin Fallu, Director of Student Experience, TAFE Gippsland

• Keynote Co-presenters: Andrew Giles, Minister for Skills and Training, Clea Smith, CEO Tradeswomen Australia, Laura Caspari Managing Director, Renewables Australia, ENGIE and Linda Austin, Director Education Delivery, TAFE Gippsland

• Panel Discussion facilitated by Helena Moloney, Senior Community Engagement Manager ENGIE AU.

• Panellists: Dr Sarah Holdsworth, RMIT University, Siobhan Kinman, local electrician, Laura Letteron, Business Development ENGIE AU, and more to be confirmed.

• Closing: Kit McMahon, Board Chair Tradeswomen Australia

Evaluation  

After the event, an evaluation survey will be emailed to all attendees. Please complete it to help us understand what went well, how we can improve, and to stay updated on Powering Her Pathway activities.

To find out more about Powering Her Pathway visit our webpage here.